Abstract: Textile softening detergent compositions comprise a nonionic detergent, a cationic textile softener, a builder and a water-soluble polyphosphonic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or more and Z is an organic group of effective covalency n, or a water-soluble salt thereof, and are preferably made by spray drying a mixture of the nonionic detergent and cationic softener on to spray dried carrier granules comprising at least part of the builders.

Abstract: A transparent low alkalinity bar soap based on a tetrakis (hydroxyalkyl) ethylene diamine having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms and n is one to four. The soap is prepared by adding the tetrakis (hydroxyalkyl) ethylene diamine to a mixture of caustic soda, saponifiable fatty oil, water and a polyhydric alcohol, either before or after saponification, followed by addition of one or more superfatting agents as well as other ingredients designed to affect the properties of the bar for humectant, surfactant and perfuming purposes.

Abstract: An improved oxygen scavenger for aqueous mediums is disclosed which comprises hydrazine-free solution of hydroquinone and mu-amine. Representative examples of mu-amines include: aminomethylpropanol, triethylenetetramine, diisopropanolamine, secbutylamine, monoisopropanolamine, ethylenediamine, dimethylaminopropylamine, monoethanolamine, dimethyl(iso)propanolamine, methoxypropylamine, and diethylaminoethanol.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition is described herein which contains glyoxylic acid dissolved in an aqueous non-oxidizing acid. This cleaning solution is effective in removing acid-soluble, sulfide-containing scale from metal surfaces (e.g. refinery equipment) without the evolution of gaseous hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: A rust treatment and inhibitor preparation includes a strong acid, such as concentrated phosphoric acid, within an emulsion including wool fat or grease and derivatives. Solvents, stabilizers and absorbing agents are provided in the emulsion. The emulsion enables the acid to remove rust and protect the treated surface from further corrosion without affecting the surface finish.

Abstract: An inorganic water-softening bead is disclosed having a density of from 36 to 46 lbs/cu ft consisting of at least 66% of sodium alumino silicate on an anhydrous basis; from 1 to 20% of sodium silicate; from 1 to 20% of a solubilizing agent, such as sodium sulfate; and the remainder being water. The sodium alumino silicate has a silica to aluminum oxide ratio of between 2:1 and 4:1 and a sodium oxide to aluminum oxide ratio of between 0.8:1 and 1:1. The sodium silicate has a silica to sodium oxide ratio of between 1:1 and 3.3:1.

Abstract: A non-caking and freely flowing granulated composition of high abrasion-resistance which comprises a polymer phosphate and an ion-exchanging alkali metal aluminum silicate is disclosed. At least part of the polymer phosphate in said composition is a highly condensed phosphate, preferably of a phosphorous pentoxide-content between about 64% and about 69%. Said polymer phosphate may contain sodium tripolyphosphate in an amount between about 95% and 0% by weight and preferably between 80% and 60% by weight. Such a composition may also contain a water-soluble tenside which is liquid at room temperature. The process of producing such a granulated composition comprising a highly condensed phosphate and an alkali metal aluminum silicate, comprises granulation of the mixture of polymer phosphate and alkali metal aluminum silicate by spraying water or a tenside solution thereon.

Abstract: A fluid, two-component washing agent consisting of two components A and B, of which component A is an aqueous dispersion of fatty acids and component B is an alkaline solution, wherein component A is a cold-stable aqueous dispersion consisting essentially of:(a) from 15% to 35% by weight of substantially unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid,(b) from 2% to 6% by weight of potassium hydroxide and from 2% to 6% by weight of triethanolamine, where the total amount is so selected that at least 50% by weight of the fatty acids are present as potassium and triethanolamine soaps,(c) from 4% to 10% by weight of an ethoxylated primary alcohol having 5 to 12 oxyethylene units,(d) from 4% to 10% by weight of sodium C.sub.10-14 -alkylbenzenesulfonate,(e) from 0.05% to 1% by weight of at least one optical brightener,(f) from 5% to 15% by weight of at least one C.sub.1-3 -alcohol, and(g) from 35% to 50% by weight of water, and wherein component B is an alkaline solution containing alkaline potassium compounds.

Abstract: A spray cleaner composition for use with a propellant that is gaseous at room temperature, for the spot treatment of textiles before washing, consisting essentially of, without propellant,(a) from 6% to 16% by weight of ethoxylated C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -alcohols selected from the group consisting of alkanols and alkenols, having an average of from 4 to 8 ethylene glycol ether groups, wherein the content of saturated C.sub.8 -alkanol is at least 50% by weight,(b) from 6% to 10% by weight ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 -alcohols selected from the group consisting of alkanols and alkenols, having an average of from 2 to 4 ethylene glycol ether groups, wherein the content of C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 -alkanols is not more than 50% by weight,(c) from 6% to 10% by weight of ethoxylated of C.sub.16 -C.sub.

Abstract: Trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene or methylene dichloride is stabilized with an epoxy alkyl ester which is derived from a carboxylic acid containing from 5 to 22 carbon atoms and from an alcohol containing from 3 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A fluid, two-component washing agent consisting of two-components, A and B, of which component A is an aqueous dispersion of fatty acids and component B is an alkaline solution, wherein component A is a cold-stable aqueous dispersion consisting essentially of(a) from 25% to 35% by weight of a substantially unsaturated fatty acids,(b) from 10% to 16% by weight of a potassium soap of the fatty acids of (a),(c) from 15% to 25% by weight of an ethoxylated primary alcohol having 5 to 12 oxyethylene units,(d) from 4% to 10% by weight of a sodium C.sub.10-14 alkylbenzenesulfonate,(e) from 0.05% to 1% by weight of at least one optical brightener,(f) from 1% to 5% by weight of at least one hydrotropic compound,(g) from 2% to 10% by weight of at least one C.sub.1-3 alcohol, and(h) from 15% to 30% by weight of water, and wherein component B is an alkaline solution containing alkaline potassium compounds.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises an aqueous solution of the following components:A: 3 to 6 parts by weight of a nitrilocarboxylic acid in free acid or salt form,B: 2 to 11 parts by weight of a higher (C.sub.8-24) alkyl phenyl polyglycol ether having from 5 to 25 glycol residues,C: 5 to 15 parts by weight of an alkanolamine,D: 1 to 3 parts by weight of a block copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide of an average molecular weight from 1500 to 2500 and containing from 5 to 15% by weight of ethylene oxide end units,E: 0 to 3 parts by weight of a higher (C.sub.8-14) alcohol,F: 0 to 1 parts by weight of a water-soluble silicone oil,and optionally one of the following solvents:G: 10 to 40 parts by weight of an organic solvent based on aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon orH: 5 to 20 parts by weight of a (C.sub.13) alcohol or a water-soluble glycol.

Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions are disclosed which contain an ethoxylated alcohol or ethoxylated alkyl phenol surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, a water-soluble detergency builder, a hydrophilic material and water, said liquid detergent being in isotropic form and having a pH of from about 8 to about 13.

Abstract: Particulate alkaline detergent compositions for fabric washing, which include synthetic detergent compounds and alkali metal tripolyphosphate and alkali metal orthophosphate detergency builders, are made by spray-drying a detergent base powder containing some or all of the detergent compounds and some or all of the orthophosphate and admixing at least 2.5% by weight of the tripolyphosphate in particulate form with the spray-dried base powder.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing the oxygen content of water using a hydrazine-free aqueous solution of hydroquinone.

Abstract: A detergent and cleanser which contains an oxyalkylated alcohol of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, x is from 2 to 4.5 and y is from 2 to 5, as a low-foam, biodegradable surfactant additive.

Abstract: An improved oxygen scavenger for aqueous mediums is disclosed which comprises hydrazine-free solution of hydroquinone and mu-amine.

Abstract: Solid cake compositions comprising from about 20% to 50% of a naphthalene sulfonate surfactant and from about 30% to 80% of a water-soluble salt, the ratio of said surfactant to said salt being from about 1:0.3 to 1:4.

Abstract: An environmentally degradable soap bar system (10) which includes a degradable insert member (14) centrally positioned and molded internal to a soap bar (12). The degradable insert member (14) is generally formed from a water soluble plastic composition, which may be selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and polyethylene oxide. The degradable insert member (14) is substantially planar in contour and includes a plurality of through openings (24). Soap material is molded around the degradable insert member (14) and within the through openings (24). The soap material molded within the through openings (24) secures the degradable insert member (14) to the surrounding soap material and provides a mechanism for securing the degradable insert member (14) to the soap bar (12) independent of wear orientation imposed on the soap bar (12) during use.

Abstract: A process for producing free flowing spray dried base builder beads comprising inorganic detergent builders. The builder beads comprise alkali metal phosphate, alkali metal silicate and water. The alkali metal phosphate component includes a hydrated and an anhydrous portion. Relatively large amounts of liquid or liquifiable detergent ingredients such as surface active agents etc. can be applied to the base beads after spray drying, without destroying their free flowing properties.